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Saturday, February 08, 2014

Boxing

In this case, I am talking about a treasure box.
Why? What do I mean?

Your martial arts training life is like a box - when you start it is EMPTY.
Over time, you fill it with hopes, dreams, accomplishments, achievements. You put all the hard work into it, and that hard work becomes treasure that you can then cherish and use. It becomes VALUABLE.

Of course, the reverse is also true. If you do not take care to fill your box with these treasured memories and experiences, when you look in the box it will still be empty, with nothing you can draw from it, and no value for you to use. It is then that you will end up disappointed and feeling empty too.

I raise this example because as much as it is the responsibility of the teacher and fellow students to provide a safe, engaging, and positive environment for you (the dojo), it is EVERYONE'S own responsibility to be at training, to give 100% to the teacher and each other, and to allow the natural bonds of friendship and fellowship to develop. You can't win if you don't play.

Please consider the above, and think about the promise you have to yourself and to each other.
Be there for each other and share in the treasure we have created. Our Treasure Box is Full.
ENJOY!!

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John Honeyman

Originally from the Midwest, I started martial arts training in 1974 and have been a martial artist more less all the time since 1981. I was in Japan from Jan 1991 through Dec 2007. After a brief stint in Singapore, I came back to Japan for good in October 2009. I have a great wife, two fine sons, and step by step I continue to build the life I want. So can you.
I am a shodan in Yoshinkan Aikido, and also lead the weekly Kali Majapahit Japan study group for Filipino Martial Arts.
Martial Arts continues to be a driving force in my life.